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To construct (i) cubicle facilities incorporating slatted tanks and flow channels (ii) milking parlour with slatted tank with flow channels, drafting/collecting yard, office, plant, milk silo, meal bin and hardcore area (iii) calf shed (iv) silage slab (v) raise existing entrance and removed part of existing hedgerow to achieve sight lines and all associated site works. Demolition of existing storage sheds and farmyard is also required.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Traffic hazard and intensification of an existing access onto a National Secondary Road (N73) where speed limits exceed 50kph.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would result in the intensification of an existing access onto the N73 National Secondary Road, where speed limits exceed 50kph, contrary to local and national policy.
  • The additional turning movements generated by the change in agricultural activity would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and obstructing other road users.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent that would adversely affect the strategic operation and safety of the national road network.

Cited Policies (CDP)

TM 3-1 (d)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the construction of cubicle facilities, slatted tanks, and a flow channel at Wallstown, Castletownroche, Co. Cork. The development was to be served by an existing entrance onto the N73 National Secondary Road. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the project would intensify traffic at this access point, conflicting with Objective TM 3-1 (d) of the Cork County Development Plan 2014 and national guidelines. It was determined that the resulting tr...
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